Smith+Nephew is proud to be one of the sponsors of the new FAWC Fellowship Grant Program, which aims to transform the landscape of wound care by providing dedicated funding for physician fellowships.
Spearheaded by the Foundation for the Advancement of Wound Care (FAWC) in collaboration with the American Board of Wound Medicine and Surgery (ABWMS), the FAWC Fellowship Grant Program will award innovative, competitive grants of a maximum of $50,000 to support in part 12-month wound care fellowships nationwide.
"Chronic wounds affect millions of Americans, often leading to debilitating pain, reduced quality of life, and even amputations," stated Richard Simman, MD, Chair of the American Board of Wound Medicine and Surgery (ABWMS). "This program recognizes the critical need for specialized wound care expertise and aims to empower the next generation of physicians to deliver advanced, evidence-based treatment to patients in dire need."
Teaching hospitals participating in the program will reap significant benefits, including:
- Enhanced patient care: Hospitals with access to specialized wound care expertise can offer improved healing outcomes and reduced complication rates.
- Elevated reputation: Investing in wound care fellowships demonstrates a commitment to cutting-edge treatment and positions hospitals as leaders in the field.
- Attracting and retaining talent: Hospitals can attract and retain top-tier medical professionals by supporting physician development in wound care.
The FAWC Fellowship Grant Program represents a crucial step forward in addressing the growing challenge of chronic wounds.
Medical education is central to Smith+Nephew’s work to drive excellent clinical outcomes for the patient and is delivered both directly through the Smith+Nephew Academy, which surrounds customers with leading-edge technology, clinical content and scientific data; and through sponsorships like this one.
Eligibility and Application Process
Teaching hospitals nationwide are encouraged to visit the Foundation’s website (www.fawconline.org/fellowship) to learn more about the Program and to file an application. The application will be available on June 1, 2024.
About FAWC
The FAWC is a not-for-profit corporation (501 © 3) organized to support the mission of the ABWMS to recognize wound care as a medical subspecialty.
Smith+Nephew Academy
In addition to our in-person educational facilities and programmes, we have also enhanced our online offering. Our S+N Academy Online platform supports personalised learning journeys and educational pathways, providing access to:
- faculty-led technique demonstrations,
- surgical videos,
- expert-led lectures,
- panel discussions,
- clinical data and evidence literature,
- course information, and
- access to online training including on-demand webinars and virtual classrooms.